FLORIDA NEWS
MINDS MATTER: PEHCHAAN FUNDRAISER SET FEB. 28 IN TAMPA
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Entering our 20th year, we at Pehchaan feel immensely grateful to have this wonderful community on our side. Through challenges and rough paths, we have managed to grow and thrive.
On Feb. 28, we are having our 20th anniversary fundraiser and we would love to have you by our side and spread our message: everyone should know that they are not alone and that Pehchaan and our community is here to help and assist in whichever way possible.
Mental well-being wasn’t always a part of our everyday conversations. South Asians often avoid or ignore the challenges we all face, like alienation in a foreign land or the cultural conflicts of bringing up second-generation children. Many have tried to pretend that these issues were unimportant, or bore the burden in silence, because reaching out for help was considered a sign of weakness.
But things are gradually shifting. We are starting to talk about mental health without shame or fear. Parents are taking their children to therapy, and couples are going for counseling. Survivors of domestic violence are recovering, rebuilding. We'd like to think that Pehchaan has helped this change come about, through our various workshops, awareness seminars, and support sessions over the past 20 years. We have worked hard to support our community's mental health.
Tanishq USA opens Stores in Orlando, VIRGINIA
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Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewelry brand, recently opened its eighth and ninth U.S. stores in Tysons, Va., and Orlando respectively. The brand’s latest openings showcase its long-term vision for growth and cultural connection in key American markets marking a significant milestone in its North American expansion.
In Orlando, the 1,800-square-foot boutique is inside the Florida Mall and situated near the Primark entrance at 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail. Orlando was selected for its unique position as both a global destination and one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities. With millions of visitors each year and a strong South Asian population in the region, Central Florida offers an ideal setting for Tanishq to introduce its heritage craftsmanship to a wide and diverse audience.
Inside the new store, customers can explore more than 5,000 pieces, including exclusive collections curated specifically for the Orlando market. Highlights include the Heart Collection, Birthstones, and the Paper Clip Collection, alongside the brand’s signature gold, diamond and gemstone designs. The store offers jewelry for weddings, festivals, gifting and everyday elegance. The celebration here included ceremonial lamp lighting and live music. Setting a unique precedent, the ribbon cutting for the Orlando Tanishq store was conducted by all the women guests in attendance. Also present during the lunch was Arun Narayan, CEO, Jewelry Division, Tanishq.
“Orlando offered an opportunity to introduce Tanishq to a global audience,” said Amritpal Singh, Business Head, TCL North America Inc. “With its fast-growing population, thriving tourism and strong South Asian community, it’s an ideal market for our expansion. We’re excited to bring our craftsmanship and modern approach to Indian fine jewelry to Central Florida.”